Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act

This bill, titled the Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act, would authorize the United States to strengthen security assistance and arms transfers to certain Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries. Specifically, it targets countries that have normalized relations with Israel and are cooperating regionally to counter Iran and Iran-aligned actors. The aim is to bolster regional security, protect navigation and critical infrastructure, uphold international law, and keep U.S. citizens safe from Iran-related threats. A key feature is an expedited approval pathway for defense sales and transfers to these countries, with additional safeguards to prevent sensitive U.S. technology from falling into the hands of China or Russia. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to regularly report to Congress on implementation, including a comprehensive strategy every 60 days. The strategy would cover threat assessments, interoperability challenges, interim capabilities, and detailed status updates on pending defense sales over $25 million, along with timelines and recommendations to streamline the process. The legislation explicitly preserves Israel’s qualitative military edge.